Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Judy, that must be so hard about your parents. My parents are very supportive to me. One b/c my dad has OCD traits himself, and also my mom tends to anxious in a more phobic (but mildy) way, and additionally b/c two of my siblings (one my identical twin) struggled terribly through growing up (and still not doing well) and my parents I think always felt the brunt of blame and thinking they did something wrong, b/c OCD and anxiety disorders were not much diagnosed when we grew up. I have sometimes felt blame or sense of crticism (from outside my family) but at least I knew through my reading and finding therapy that OCD in my kids was not my fault. My parents did not really have that support. nancy grace > > Hi Donna, > I understand how you feel. I have suffered with this for a very long time also with no support. My parents can't relate. I have lost all my friends. I don't get many " invites " anymore. This group is awesome! I couldn't live without it! > You also need to find a support group so you can share face to face with others going through similar situations. It helps so much! > I live in a very small town also and have found NAMI. These people are wonderful and they can help you. > Hugs > Judy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Judy, that must be so hard about your parents. My parents are very supportive to me. One b/c my dad has OCD traits himself, and also my mom tends to anxious in a more phobic (but mildy) way, and additionally b/c two of my siblings (one my identical twin) struggled terribly through growing up (and still not doing well) and my parents I think always felt the brunt of blame and thinking they did something wrong, b/c OCD and anxiety disorders were not much diagnosed when we grew up. I have sometimes felt blame or sense of crticism (from outside my family) but at least I knew through my reading and finding therapy that OCD in my kids was not my fault. My parents did not really have that support. nancy grace > > Hi Donna, > I understand how you feel. I have suffered with this for a very long time also with no support. My parents can't relate. I have lost all my friends. I don't get many " invites " anymore. This group is awesome! I couldn't live without it! > You also need to find a support group so you can share face to face with others going through similar situations. It helps so much! > I live in a very small town also and have found NAMI. These people are wonderful and they can help you. > Hugs > Judy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Donna, It's the National alliance for the mentally ill. Check into it if you get the chance. You'll be so glad when you do! These people live what we do every day and they understand. I'm so sorry your feeling this way right now! I really do completely understand!! I had to have my daughter hospitalized twice, once for 33 days. Neither of my parents visited or called. They are both remarried, and have absolutely no relationship with me or my kids. My father will drop a gift off at the door on birthdays.The last time I talked to him, he said that my daughter would outgrow this.I have never told him of my son's condition. I swore I'd never call my mother again after our last conversation. She told me, as I was talking about my son's bad thoughts,that she cannot relate. I hate them for their behavior. I won't call them anymore or visit. I'm tired of pretending everything is fine, when they have NO CLUE! I know what you mean about trying to have a family outing also, and no matter how hard you tell yourself, you are going to make it a fun time, something always happens and it turns into a nightmare! You and I are very much alike. I too, am that shy , beaten down person. Oh Donna , I know how hard this is! I wish we lived close by!!!!!! I'm here if you need to talk anytime!!! HUGS Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Donna, It's the National alliance for the mentally ill. Check into it if you get the chance. You'll be so glad when you do! These people live what we do every day and they understand. I'm so sorry your feeling this way right now! I really do completely understand!! I had to have my daughter hospitalized twice, once for 33 days. Neither of my parents visited or called. They are both remarried, and have absolutely no relationship with me or my kids. My father will drop a gift off at the door on birthdays.The last time I talked to him, he said that my daughter would outgrow this.I have never told him of my son's condition. I swore I'd never call my mother again after our last conversation. She told me, as I was talking about my son's bad thoughts,that she cannot relate. I hate them for their behavior. I won't call them anymore or visit. I'm tired of pretending everything is fine, when they have NO CLUE! I know what you mean about trying to have a family outing also, and no matter how hard you tell yourself, you are going to make it a fun time, something always happens and it turns into a nightmare! You and I are very much alike. I too, am that shy , beaten down person. Oh Donna , I know how hard this is! I wish we lived close by!!!!!! I'm here if you need to talk anytime!!! HUGS Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Donna, I'm very late on this thread and don't know your family situation, but I wanted to say that our DD's OCD started the same month we had our new twins in the NICU. Very stressful! She was 7. She's almost 13 now. So, I know what it's like to be trapped in the house endlessly with small babies. My son was 4. It's so much better now that she is functioning! Hugs, Dina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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